Added 9 October 2026
shocking
/ˈʃɒkɪŋ/ adjective
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about shocking at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism.
lurid details of the accident
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Giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation.
scandalous behavior
Origin
From shock + -ing.
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